The League of Women Voters of Monterey County will present a free talk titled: “The State of Our Local Media” at an in person “Lunch and Learn” Meeting at noon on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.Sara Rubin is our speaker.  She is the Editor of the Monterey County Weekly newspaper (and Monterey County Now digital platforms), where she has worked since 2010. The Weekly has covered in depth many controversial issues in the County. The Weekly also does election endorsements after interviews of candidates The Weekly researches and presents their opinion on ballot measures.Sara has been Editor since 2016, leading an award-winning team of journalists covering local news at the largest-circulation news outlet in Monterey County. In addition to exploring the region as a journalist, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding and ocean swimming.The “Lunch and Learn” Meeting will be held at at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road  Carmel CA 93923 Registration at 11:30    Lunch is at 12:00 and Program at 12:30Lunch costs $25 per person and payment is at the door by cash or check. Lunch includes grilled salmon, rice, Greek salad, hummus, pita bread, fruit and baklava for dessert. Catering by Chef Faris Nimry, International Cuisine of Pacific Grove. Reservations for lunch are required! Contact Beverly Bean at beverlygb@gmail.com or 831-236-1611requesting an invitation.This talk will be recorded and posted on the LWVMC website (under Videos): lwvmryco.org